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Events Calendar
April May June September Ongoing Studies
April
CANCELLED Risk Management Seminar: "Codes and Critical Incidents"
To be rescheduled for a future date.CANCELLED Annual Toronto Anesthesia Symposium
Due to concerns regarding large meetings of healthcare workers in Toronto in the period immediately following the recent outbreak of SARS, the Department of Anesthesia at UHN/MSH has cancelled the Annual Toronto Anesthesia Symposium scheduled for the Marriott Hotel, Sat. and Sun. April 12&13, 2003. Questions regarding the Symposium should be directed to Dr. Peter Slinger.CANCELLED eHealth Seminar: "Evaluation of Electronic Medical Records: Cognitive Approaches"
Date: April 24/2003, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Unfortunately, due to SARS precautionary measures at UHN, the eHealth seminar scheduled for is cancelled. The next seminar will be Thursday, 22 May 2003. Details about the presentation will follow closer to that date.
Contact: Jess Merber 14-8917
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May
Risk Management at UHN: Reporting Risk
Date: May 12, 2003
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Toronto Western Hospital Auditorium WW 2-401
Katherine Mellin, Counsel and Risk Manager, UHN
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June
Patient Safety: Learning and Applications
Date: June 11, 2003
Time: 1:30 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Location: Princess Margaret Hospital Auditorium 6-604
Dr. Mary Ferguson-Pare, VP Professional Affairs & Chief Nurse Executive
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Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 2003
Date: September 19 - 22, 2003
Location: White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Course Information (pdf)
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Ongoing Studies
The Genetics of Anorexia Nervosa
Date: On-going
This study is a multi-centre international research project supported by the National Institute of Mental Health in the USA. Current research on eating disorders has pointed to evidence that genes play a role in the development of anorexia nervosa. We are currently looking for two members in a family, other than parent-child dyads, who both have anorexia nervosa to participate in our study, which will continue to 2006. Remuneration for participation is provided.
This research study has been approved by the Research Ethics Board at the University Health Network. For further information please call Adrianne Hlavenka, Project Manager 416-340-5388 or e-mail [email protected]. The principal investigators are Dr. Allan Kaplan and Dr. Blake Woodside.
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Pain Management Study: Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Associated with Cancer
Date: On-going
Do you have pain due to cancer or cancer treatment? The Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care Program at Princess Margaret Hospital is now offering an 8-week program in Mindfulness-Based Pain Management. This program consists of 8 weekly classes designed to provide you with training in skills for the management of chronic pain (i.e. pain lasting more than 12 weeks) that is due to cancer or cancer treatment. The approach utilizes meditation techniques to reduce the intensity, unpleasantness and impact of pain.This new pain management program is being offered as part of a research study investigating its effectiveness. This study has been granted ethical approval by the UHN Research Ethics Board. If you are interested in this pain management program and want more information, please contact Mariam Aziz at (416) 340-4565.
SELECT studies effects of supplements used to prevent/lower risk of prostate cancer
Date: On-going
Aside from skin cancer, prostate cancer is the cancer found most often in men. Most men with prostate cancer do not die of this disease. Early detection increases survival rates. However, even non-fatal prostate cancer can hurt the quality of life. For example, prostate cancer can cause sexual problems, urinary problems, pain in the bones and pain in the lower back during bowel movements or during ejaculation.
The Prostate Centre at Princess Margaret Hospital has joined an international prevention study called SELECT. The purpose of the SELECT study is to compare the effects of the study supplements. The supplements are selenium (L-selenomethionine), vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), selenium plus vitamin E and placebo (a pill containing no active substances). We want to see whether the supplements can prevent or reduce the occurrence of prostate cancer.
In past studies of selenium's effects on other cancers, possible effects on reducing prostate cancer were found. However, a large study looking at the effects of selenium on prostate cancer has never been done. In past studies of vitamin E, it has also been linked with reduced prostate cancer. Again, a large study looking at the effects of vitamin E on prostate cancer has never been done. Past studies focused on effects on other types of cancer.No studies looking at the effect of using both selenium and vitamin E have been done. Based on past studies using other agents as well as the two supplements we are testing here, we believe men may get an added benefit from using these two supplements together.
SELECT is sponsored by the U.S. National Cancer Institute, a government agency. The study is coordinated by a group of researchers known as the Southwest Oncology Group. More that 32,000 men will take part.
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Date: On-going
Location: UHN
Sleep apnea, in which breathing stops intermittently during sleep, is associated with congestive heart failure. Headed by Dr. Douglas Bradley, a research team from UHN's Cardio Pulmonary Sleep Disorders and Research Centre is leading a multi-centre clinical trial testing the effects of a respiratory air pump on survival rates in heart failure patients. The respiratory air pump known as CPAP is a mask worn over the face during sleep through which a continuous supply of air under pressure is transmittd to the lungs and heart by an air pump. This study is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research-University Industry Program.
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Date: On-going
Location: Institute for Work and Health
Feeling stressed out? Not enough time? Too many things on your plate? You're not alone. A new study examining work-family balance has been launched by researchers at the Institute for Work and Health in partnership with three hospitals province-wide — University Health Network (Women's Health Program), the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital and the Ottawa Hospital.This study examines the impact of balancing multiple roles on health at work and at home in two groups of hospital employees. One group will include pregnant employees before, during, and after taking a maternity leave from work. The second group will consist of employees, of all ages, male or female, with or without children.
This study has been granted ethical approval by the UHN Research Ethics Board. For more information, contact Carol Fancott, Study Co-ordinator at (416) 927-2027 ext.2190 or Dr. Renee-Louise Franche, Principal Investigator at (416) 927-2027 ext.2222.
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